It is believed that Thomas has not had any contact with his daughter since the royal wedding in May. Hewas caughtstaging paparazzi photosfor money and then pulled out of walking his daughter down the aisle, due toheart problems.

He and Meghan’s half-sister Samantha Markle have also given a number of interviews to the press.

Harry and Meghan are currently on their royal tour of Australia (Getty)

Kensington Palace announced the news last week that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expecting a baby.

In a statement, they said: “Their Royal Highnesses have appreciated all of the support they have received from people around the world since their wedding in May and are delighted to be able to share this happy news with the public.”

A spokesman added that the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall and Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are “delighted” for the couple, and that Doria is “very happy about this lovely news” and “looks forward to welcoming her first grandchild.”

It was not known at that stage whether Thomas knew about the baby news.